IFA Workplace Learning Bursary
This job is no longer available, it expired on the Saturday 7th July 2007
Salary: £ 14, 270
IFA Workplace Learning Bursary to Identify and Research Themes for the Heritage Gateway Project and Undertake Monument Record Enhancement
Hosted by English Heritage, Swindon
Salary: £14, 270 (pro- rata)
Start date: August 2007
Duration: 6 months full time
Applications are invited for an HLF-funded IFA Workplace Learning Bursary with English Heritage based at the National Monuments Record (NMR), Swindon. The successful candidate will receive training in project-related work and desk-based enhancement under the supervision and mentorship of Gillian Grayson, Head of Heritage Data, Cat Cload, Heritage Gateway Project Manager and Louise Goldie, PastScape Project Manager.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in a high-profile partnership heritage web project, the Heritage Gateway which will have a significant benefit to the broader historic-environment community. He/She will also undertake research and enhancement of monument records. This is an excellent opportunity to gain key skills relevant to working in professional archaeology at both a local and national level, such as research and collation of material, liaison with partners and stakeholders, and project management. There may also be an opportunity to use the experience gained in this placement towards a vocational Qualification in Archaeological Practice.
We welcome applications from candidates seeking to begin or further develop their career in curatorial archaeology. Candidates should hold a relevant honours degree or equivalent experience, and have some experience of working within the heritage sector. Additionally candidates should have good IT skills, ideally including some GIS experience, and good oral and written communication skills.
English Heritage is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Closing date for applications: June 15th
Interviews to be held on: July 3rd
For more information and an application form contact:
recruit.swindon@english-heritage.org.uk quoting reference: J/026/07
Advert went live on: Thursday 31st May 2007
Advert archived on: Saturday 7th July 2007
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